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Save to My Portfolio The Sun Corridor: One of America's Newest Metropolitan Places

Friday, November 21, 2008
8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Phoenix, AZ

On Friday, November 21, authors of the recent Brookings report "Mountain Megas" held a forum in Phoenix to discuss how the Sun Corridor and other "megapolitan" areas of the Intermountain West could better organize their energies and amplify their collective voice to achieve a more productive partnership with a changing government in Washington. Read More

Demographics, Regions and States, Community Development, U.S. Economic Growth, U.S. Politics

OPINION


Reuters/Steve Marcus - Supporters fill the grandstands as they wait for the arrival of Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) at Coronado High School in Henderson.

Save to My Portfolio A Demographic Breakthrough for Democrats

William H. Frey and Ruy Teixeira, November 07, 2008

Democrats pushed out of their demographic rut during Tuesday’s election, according to new analysis by William Frey and Ruy Teixeira. The authors of ongoing political demographics reports on the “battleground states” write that the party’s appeal has extended to new growth regions and to demographic segments that eluded the party’s grasp in the last two presidential elections. America’s growing metropolitan identity, they found, is especially potent within the fast-growing battleground states. Read More

Demographics, Cities, Regions and States, Housing, U.S. Politics

SPOTLIGHT: Competitiveness

Save to My Portfolio Memo to the President: Invest in Long-Term Prosperity

Bruce Katz, January 12, 2009

To secure long-term prosperity, the United States should build on the assets of America’s metropolitan areas. Federal policy reforms to enhance their innovation, human capital, infrastructure and quality places will ultimately help our economy to grow in more productive, inclusive and sustainable ways. Read More

Competitiveness, Cities, U.S. Economy, Infrastructure

PAST EVENT


Reuters/Ethan Miller - The Las Vegas Strip photographed from a parking garage at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada August 20, 2004.

Save to My Portfolio Megapolitan Las Vegas: One of America’s Newest Metropolitan Places and a Federal Partnership to Help It Prosper

Tuesday, October 28, 2008
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Las Vegas, NV

On Tuesday, October 28, the authors of the report, “Mountain Megas: America’s Newest Metropolitan Places and a Federal Partnership to Help Them Prosper” held a forum in Las Vegas to discuss population growth and economic/demographic change in America’s Intermountain West. Read More

Demographics, Regions and States, Community Development, U.S. Economic Growth, U.S. Politics

ENVIRONMENT

Save to My Portfolio Shrinking the Carbon Footprint of Metropolitan America

Andrea Sarzynski, Marilyn A. Brown, Frank Southworth, May 29, 2008

As the drivers of the American economy and its long-term prosperity, metropolitan areas have a large role to play in addressing climate change. The Blueprint policy brief “Shrinking the Carbon Footprint of Metropolitan America” analyzes the current state of emissions by metro while critiquing current policy and providing pathways forward as the issue gathers momentum, as demonstrated by the recent governors’ climate conclave in California. Read More

Research and Commentary

Save to My Portfolio Recent Immigration to Philadelphia: Regional Change and Response

Audrey Singer, David Park, Michael Katz, Domenic Vitiello, November 13, 2008

Immigration to metropolitan Philadelphia has been rising recently after several stagnant decades. This paper examines recent trends in immigration to the region with attention to the varied immigrant groups, the opportunities they bring, and the challenges for policymakers, service providers, and communities across the area. The report argues for the development of a Regional Council on Immigration to best address the needs of the area’s newcomers. Read More

Research and Commentary

Save to My Portfolio Changing the Game: The Federal Role in Supporting 21st Century Educational Innovation

Sara Mead, Andrew J. Rotherham, October 16, 2008

To resolve dramatic disparities in educational achievement and ensure future American workers are globally competitive, the federal government needs to change the game by catalyzing a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in public education. A new office within the Department of Education should partner with the private sector, philanthropy, and state/local governments to scale up successful educational entrepreneurs and seed transformative educational innovations. Read More

Past Event

Save to My Portfolio Restoring Prosperity: The State Role in Revitalizing Ohio’s Core Communities

Wednesday, September 10, 2008
7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Columbus, OH

The 2008 Ohio Summit convened more than 1000 government, corporate, civic, neighborhood and academic leaders from around the state, including Governor Ted Strickland, Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher, Senate President Bill Harris and Speaker of the House Jon Husted. Read More

Blueprint for American Prosperity - What's New

Changing the Game: The Federal Role in Supporting 21st Century Educational Innovation October 16, 2008 

Political Geography: Battleground States October 10, 2008 

A Small-town or Metro Nation? October 8, 2008

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Recent Research and Commentary

U.S. Economy Paths to Economic Recovery

William G. Gale, Bruce Katz, November 24, 2008

Competitiveness Arizona Needs to get in the Federal Game

Robert E. Lang, Mark Muro, November 20, 2008

Infrastructure Getting Infrastructure Bang for the Buck

Robert Puentes, November 13, 2008

Immigration Recent Immigration to Philadelphia: Regional Change and Response

Audrey Singer, David Park, Michael Katz, Domenic Vitiello, November 13, 2008

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ProgramGovernance Studies

Governance Studies explores political institutions of the United States and other democracies to assess how they govern, how their practices compare and how citizens and public servants can advance sound governance.

ExpertRebecca Blank

Rebecca Blank is an expert on the interaction between the macroeconomy, government anti-poverty programs, and the behavior and well being of low-income families. She has just been named the Robert S. Kerr senior fellow at Brookings.

ExpertMartin S. Indyk

Ambassador to Israel and assistant secretary of state for near east affairs during the Clinton Administration, Martin Indyk directs the Saban Center for Middle East Policy. He currently focuses on the Clinton administration’s diplomacy and the Arab-Israeli conflict.

ExpertHugh B. Price

Former president and chief executive officer of the National Urban League, Hugh Price is an expert on education, civil rights, equal opportunity and criminal justice. His 40-year career spans journalism, philanthropy, the law, and social advocacy.

ExpertMauricio Cárdenas

Mauricio Cárdenas is a senior fellow and director of the Latin American Initiative. Formerly minister of Economic Development and Transportation, and director of National Planning of Colombia, his research focuses on international and development economics. He is also the president of the Latin American and Caribbean Economic Association (LACEA).

ExpertMark B. McClellan

A medical doctor and economist, Mark McClellan works on promoting high-quality, innovative and affordable health care. Once commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration and administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Dr. McClellan now directs the Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform.

ExpertSarah A. Binder

Sarah Binder is an expert on Congress and legislative politics.  She is completing a project on the politics of advice and consent, and is at work on the politics of how Congress responds to financial crises.

ExpertEswar Prasad

Eswar Prasad, the Tolani Senior Professor of Trade Policy at Cornell University, is a senior fellow in Global Economy and Development. He was previously head of the Financial Studies Division and the China Division at the IMF.

ExpertJulia B. Isaacs

Julia Isaacs focuses on public investments in children and how children are affected by national budgetary policies. A former federal budget analyst, she also researches the economic mobility of children and families across the income spectrum.

ExpertDarrell M. West

Darrell M. West is the vice president and director of Governance Studies at Brookings. His studies include campaigns and elections, political advertising, mass media, public opinion, technology policy and electronic government.

ExpertSuzanne Maloney

Suzanne Maloney studies Iran, the political economy of the Persian Gulf and Middle East energy policy. A former U.S. State Department policy advisor, she has also counseled private companies on Middle East issues.

Research ProjectLatin America Initiative

The Latin America Initiative provides high-quality, in-depth, and independent research across a range of economic and political issues, and offers policy recommendations aimed at U.S. and Latin American policymakers.

TopicMigration

Migration is an issue that bridges Brookings’s expertise in domestic and foreign policy. In the United States, reforming immigration policy remains a subject of intense political debate. Globally, the unprecedented movement of people across borders raises issues in both industrialized countries and the developing world.

Policy CenterEngelberg Center for Health Care Reform

The Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform provides practical solutions to achieve high-quality, innovative, affordable health care with particular emphasis on identifying opportunities on the national, state and local levels.

ExpertCarlos Pascual

Carlos Pascual is a former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine. As vice president and director of Foreign Policy, he focuses on post-conflict stabilization and international security policy.

Research ProjectThe Hamilton Project

The Hamilton Project produces research and policy proposals on how to create a growing economy that benefits more Americans. Their agenda also focuses on enhancing individual economic security and effective public investments. 

TOPICThe Presidential Transition

During the 77 days from the election to the Inauguration, Brookings experts will offer 12 "Memos to the President" on top policy priorities across the spectrum of domestic and global challenges, plus additional advice on transitioning from campaigning to governing.